Okay all you Salemites, how many of you have heard of Culture Shock’s 13 Nights of Halloween? Timed perfectly for the dark, dank nights of October, this event (err series of events) is something worth celebrating. There is excitement planned for everyone whether you seek …
Sometimes it’s hard to find a gift that is special enough for a good friend. I scoured some shops looking for that perfect gift. I later went to the nursery and picked out a plant and handmade pot that I knew my friend would like. …
We made some killer craft bags tonight out of old t-shirts. All ages showed up to whip up a bag just in time for Spring Break. I loved seeing all the Dads using the sewing machine. I’m going to say it…real men know how to …
Are you planning an Academy Award party? These paint by number movie sheets would be cool decorations or simply print up and hand out as favors. There is a black and white version that you’ll use as your canvas and the color version to use …
Come get crafty at Community Craft Night at Clockworks Cafe! This month we will be making magazine transfer bookmarks. I’ll host the event bringing my supplies and the Culture Shock Community Project sponsors these each month. Supplies provided but feel free to bring a magazine …
I mustache you a question… Will you be my Valentine? This was so simple to do. I started by purchasing black felt with a sticker back. I cut out a mustache and asked my kids to pose so I could get pictures. I then designed …
I love making handmade birthday gifts. They don’t have to be expensive but the time and the thought always means a lot to friends and family (well most of them 🙂 ) So when my sweet book-loving friend had a birthday coming up I pulled …
My favorite holiday approaches so does the funtastic Halloween activities scheduled by Culture Shock, Salem’s most interesting motley crew of trend setters. One of the events scheduled included a community craft night where friends and families gathered to create festive paper treat cones. It was …
So you’re the crafty sort and want to share your wares with Salem? We’d love to have you at Craftophilia’s Winter Craft Fair! The top 20 crafters and artisans will set up shop inside Clockworks, Saturday, November 12th to display some cutting edge, handmade fabulousness. …
Sometimes status quo is not good enough. Sure your team could look like every other team out there. Same uniform, same cleats, same socks. Or you can add some sass. And there is no better team building exercise than getting a bunch of 8-year-old girls …
When I was asked if I could participate in the Lex’s blog party I looked to my snazzy Fortune Shaker Necklace for guidance. My fortune read “Now is the Time”. I love a little creative motivation, don’t you? Not only have I decided to be …
I get a call from Marion Barnes, the editor for Willamette Woman. After seeing the fabulous article by Cindy Ulshafer, South Salem Today–Statesman Journal, she asks if I’d like to be featured in Willamette Woman. Oh no, my stomach fills with butterflies and I feel …
Are your bulbs popping up yet? Mine are! Spring is coming soon my friend. Two of my most favorite spring colors are featured in this treasury put together with products and artwork from the talented folks at Salem Etsy Team. Inspired by fresh blades of …
It’s Super Blog Sunday Y’all. Today is the day…I’m tuning into Gino, aka Salem Man, aka creator of Salemites.com and Eatsalem.com. Today I’m having a special contest where I’ll choose three winners and giving away three fun felt pins. I will make these while watching …